{"id":54229,"date":"2025-10-18T13:52:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/danny-garcia-ranking-of-his-9-fights-at-the-barclays-center-2\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:52:03","slug":"danny-garcia-ranking-of-his-9-fights-at-the-barclays-center-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/boxing\/danny-garcia-ranking-of-his-9-fights-at-the-barclays-center-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Danny Garc\u00eda: Ranking of his 9 fights at the Barclays Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Danny Garc\u00eda Says Goodbye to Brooklyn: A Look Back at His Memorable Fights at the Barclays Center<\/h2>\n\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda, a native of Philadelphia, has forged a special bond with the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, turning it into his second home in boxing. With his professional career nearing its end at 37 years old, Garc\u00eda is preparing for his tenth and final fight in this emblematic arena, an event dubbed “Farewell to Brooklyn”, of which he is also a promoter.\n\n\n
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“For me, being able to promote my last fight at the Barclays Center and doing it because I want to, not because I have to, means a lot,” Garc\u00eda stated. “It’s a dream come true and I couldn’t ask for a better ending.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda’s connection with Brooklyn is strengthened by his Puerto Rican roots, which has allowed him to feel at home in this setting. Below, an analysis of his nine previous performances at the Barclays Center, with comments from Garc\u00eda himself.\n\n\n

1. Technical Knockout Victory over Erik Morales (October 20, 2012)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny<\/figure>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda was chosen to headline the first boxing event in Brooklyn in 81 years, facing Mexican legend Erik Morales. In 2012, Garc\u00eda had already defeated Morales by unanimous decision, winning the vacant WBC super lightweight title, and adding the WBA title three months later by defeating Amir Khan.\n\nThe rematch with Morales marked a successful year for Garcia, although New York was not necessarily the city where he wanted to fight. However, his Puerto Rican heritage helped him turn the Barclays into his home. In the fourth round, Garcia connected a perfect left hook that sent Morales to the canvas, marking a memorable knockout.\n\n\n
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“It was the perfect night,” Garc\u00eda recalled. “The first fight at the Barclays and I defended my titles with a spectacular knockout. You can’t ask for much more.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n\n\nGarcia’s Classification:<\/b> 1\n\n\n

2. Unanimous decision victory over Zab Judah (April 27, 2013)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In his second fight at the Barclays, Garc\u00eda invaded the territory of Zab “Super” Judah, former Brooklyn champion. The rivalry between the two was intense, with Judah feeling disrespected in his own city. The fight was an exchange of blows, with Garc\u00eda taking the lead and knocking Judah down in the eighth round, but he had to withstand an attempted comeback by the former champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Many people said I was static and that I only hit hard,” Garc\u00eda commented. “I loved having the opportunity to show that I had more resources, with great timing and an excellent counterattack against a skilled boxer.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda’s Rating:<\/b> 2\n\n\n

3. Split decision loss against Keith Thurman (March 4, 2017)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Despite the defeat, Garcia considers this fight as one of his best moments in Brooklyn. He lost by a close decision against Thurman in a nationally televised fight. Thurman boxed well and combined his power punches, preventing Garcia from taking the lead. Although Garcia closed the fight strongly, Thurman took the victory by split decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“It was difficult to accept the defeat, but now that I think about it, it was a great night for boxing,” said Garcia.<\/p>\n\nDanny Garcia<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarcia’s Rating:<\/b> 3\n\n\n

4. Majority decision victory over Lamont Peterson (April 11, 2015)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny<\/figure>\n\n\nThe fight was contested at a catchweight of 143 pounds, as Garcia couldn’t make the 140-pound weight. Garcia, with health problems, had to push himself to the limit to win. He started strong, pressing and working Peterson’s body, who reacted in the second half of the fight, generating exciting exchanges.\n\n\n
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“I had to push myself and get to a mental place I had never been to in order to finish that fight because I had no energy,” Garcia revealed.<\/p>\n\nDanny Garcia<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarcia’s Rating:<\/b> 5\n\n\n

5. Majority decision victory over Jose Benavidez Jr. (July 30, 2022)<\/h3>\n\n\n
\n https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?id=1553583154706800640\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\nAlthough it wasn’t one of Garc\u00eda’s best performances in the ring, the highlight was his post-fight speech, where he revealed his struggle with anxiety and depression.\n\n\n
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“I went through anxiety, deep depression, trying to be strong,” Garc\u00eda confessed. “The only way to get better was to fight again. I am a fighter.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda’s Rating:<\/b> 6\n\n\n

6. Technical Knockout Victory over Paulie Malignaggi (August 1, 2015)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny<\/figure>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda faced another Brooklyn boxer, Malignaggi, in the welterweight division. Garc\u00eda dominated the fight, punishing Malignaggi with power punches. Although Malignaggi was no longer at his best, Garc\u00eda achieved a resounding victory.\n\n\n
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“Although I stopped him in his city, it wasn’t a highly anticipated fight,” Garc\u00eda commented. “It was just a fight against a former world champion.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda’s Rating:<\/b> 7\n\n\n

7. Technical Knockout Victory over Rod Salka (August 9, 2014)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny<\/figure>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda achieved a spectacular KO over Salka in the second round. Despite the criticism for the pairing, Garc\u00eda enjoyed the way the fight ended, with a memorable knockout.\n\n\n
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“I was heavily criticized for that fight,” Garc\u00eda said. “But that knockout lives with me forever.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n\n\nGarcia’s Rating:<\/b> 4\n\n\n

8. Unanimous decision victory over Ivan Redkach (January 25, 2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny<\/figure>\n\n\nAfter his defeat against Shawn Porter, Garcia sought to regain his path to the title. The fight against Redkach served as preparation, and Garcia dominated his opponent, who held on until the end.\n\n\n
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“I beat him pretty easily,” Garc\u00eda stated. “The fans came and I did what I had to do.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarcia’s Rating:<\/b> 9\n\n\n

9. Unanimous decision defeat against Shawn Porter (September 8, 2018)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Danny<\/figure>\n\n\nGarc\u00eda lost by unanimous decision in a very disputed fight for the vacant WBC title. Although the fight was entertaining, Garc\u00eda was not satisfied with his performance.\n\n\n
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“It was my worst fight,” Garc\u00eda admitted. “That defeat never sat well with me. I felt like I won the fight.”<\/p>\n\nDanny Garc\u00eda<\/cite>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\nGarcia’s Rating:<\/b> 8","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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